System and method for managing automation systems with synchronous elements

Abstract

A method for managing an automation system involving a plurality of synchronous elements, the method including: designating a master signal for controlling the plurality of synchronous elements; determining a communication protocol for communicating the master signal to the plurality of synchronous elements; determining a compensation profile for each of the plurality of synchronous elements based on the communication protocol and characteristics of each of the plurality of synchronous elements; and utilizing the compensation profile in the control of the automation system. A system for managing an automation system involving at least two synchronous elements, the system including: a first controller for controlling a first synchronous element; a second controller for controlling at least a second synchronous element; a configuration module for configuring at least the second synchronous element; a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the second controller, cause the second controller to perform the method above.

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